Monday, 12 September 2011

Playing Catch Up

Against the odds I managed today to finish piecing the top of my Across the Sea quilt top.

My late 1980s machine wasn`t in the mood.

She had tension problems...

...which made me have tension problems.

The house was...tense.

She`s being retired.

She`s going to Sunnyside Retirement Home for Sewing Machines.

I`ve ordered a new machine.

She`s leaving England today.

Bon Voyage new machine...come quickly.

* thank you to those of you who recommended machines. I`m going with a model recommended by lovely Flying Blind who clearly isn`t a bad workwoman and doesn`t blame her tools. In fact, she loves her machine. I`m sure I will too. Thanks Hadley.

Your quilt is looking good. Hope you enjoy your new machine. I have an old 'new home' machine which I got back in the 1980's when I first got interested in sewing. I'm wondering if it is going to work when I get back into it.

okay, I visited Ms. Flying Blind and didn't find any clues as to which machine you decided on. I so know what you mean about the tension getting mucked up. that is the number one reason why I don't look forward to getting out my own machine! but mine is pretty old, though it hasn't seen much use through the years, really. your quilt is gorgeous! my sister just retired from her librarian job of 35+ years, and she's looking for hobbies. quilting is something she's experimenting with, and I'm happy about that. perhaps I'll get one of her cast-offs!!! happy day to you Annabella.

OOO! What a beautiful quilt top you've made there! The fabric choice really makes it pop, doesn't it? I hope your new machine comes quickly and that you love it. I made the mistake of buying my machine before I got into quilting, so the throat space is tiny. oops...

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Originally from the UK, I now live in the beautiful city of Marrakech, Morocco along with my wonderful husband and gorgeous but cheeky 5 year old son. When not helping to run our riad in the medina (old town), I'm discovering a passion for quilting, I'm a keen amateur photographer, I love cooking and enjoy making jewelry using semi-precious stones and silver.